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Artistic and research interests
Professor Kalevi Ekman holds the chair of Product Development at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Aalto University. His interest in research covers product design and development in general, new innovation development, and the most important question “How to educate the best product developers in the world?”. He is interested in testing and applying these new ideas, not only in academic environment, but extending their usage into industrial contexts as well.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Licentiate degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 11 Jun 1991
Master's degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 27 Aug 1984
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Future-ready skills development through Experiential Learning: perceptions from students working in multidisciplinary teams
Santos Figueiredo, S., Ganoo, A., Eriksson, V. & Ekman, K., 21 Dec 2022, In: CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation. 6, 2, p. 12-19Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › Scientific › peer-review
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MAPPING DESIGN BRIEFS AND RESULTS OVER A DECADE OF UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY STUDENT PROJECTS
Figueiredo, S., Eriksson, V., Björklund, T. & Ekman, K., 2022, Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education: Disrupt, Innovate, Regenerate and Transform, E and PDE 2022. Bohemia, E., Buck, L. & Grierson, H. (eds.). The Design Society, 6 p. EPDE2022/1197. (Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education: Disrupt, Innovate, Regenerate and Transform, E and PDE 2022).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Inertial measurement method and application for bowling performance metrics
Laine, S., Turunen, T., Guggemos, M., Ekman, K., Kiviluoma, P. & Kuosmanen, P., 2020, Proceedings of the 5th Baltic Mechatronics Symposium. Aalto University School of Engineering, 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Learning across silos: Design Factories as hubs for co‐creation
Björklund, T., Keipi, T., Celik, S. & Ekman, K., 1 Dec 2019, In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION. 54, 4, p. 552-565 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Preface
Ölvander, J., Wever, R., Johansson, G., Warell, A., Elgh, F., Rönnbäck, A. Ö., Isaksson, O., Larsson, T., Steinert, M., Ekman, K., Hansen, P. K., Juuti, T., Malmqvist, J., Ritzén, S., Sæmundsson, R. J. & Hansen, C. T., 1 Jan 2018, NordDesign 2018 : Design in the era of digitalization. The Design Society, p. 2-3 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword / postscript
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ATTRACT admin assist: ATTRACT admin assist
01/10/2021 → 31/01/2025
Project: Other external funding: Other foreign funding
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ATTRACT2: Breakthrough Innovation Programme for a Pan-European Detection and Imaging Ecosystem - Phase-2
01/02/2021 → 31/01/2025
Project: EU: Framework programmes funding
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Prizes
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Innovaatiopalkinto Otaniemi International Innovation Center, Finland
Ekman, Kalevi (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Taideteollisen korkeakoulun kunniajäsenyys TaiK, Finland
Ekman, Kalevi (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Award or honor granted for academic or artistic career
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Vuoden opettaja 1999 Teknillisen korkeakoulun ylioppilaskunta, Finland
Ekman, Kalevi (Recipient), 1999
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Vuoden opettaja Teknillinen korkeakoulu, Finland
Ekman, Kalevi (Recipient), 2001
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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Foreign Organisation
Kalevi Ekman (Visiting researcher)
8 Sept 2016 → 9 Sept 2016Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Design Conference (Event)
Kalevi Ekman (Editorial board member)
2011Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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International Conference on Engineering Design (Event)
Kalevi Ekman (Editorial board member)
2011Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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European Journal of Engineering Education (Journal)
Kalevi Ekman (Editorial board member)
2011Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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University (External organisation)
Kalevi Ekman (Chair)
2010Activity: Memberships (typically long-term positions of trust) › Position of trust in a society or network
Press/Media
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GLOBAL ROUND UP SECTOR WEEKLY: UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER OF WEEK-ENDED JUN 25, 2023
Anu Lehtovuori, Mika Jalava, Jussi Ryynänen, Kalevi Ekman & Ville Viikari
26/06/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Aalto-yliopiston omintakeinen tuotekehityskurssi on pyörinyt jo neljännesvuosisadan – ja matka jatkuu
23/05/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Seuraa Aalto-yliopiston kovimmat tuotekehitysideat etäyhteyden avulla
12/05/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Sculptor creates freely available design for antimicrobial touch guard to save y
11/09/2020
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Otaniemen tuotekehityskurssilla valmistuu koirabotti - "Tässä on osa itse hajulaitteesta"
Shreyasi Kar, Kalevi Ekman & Anu Haverinen
19/05/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance